Air Force Core Functions. If you are an AIRMAN then you believe that airpower, if used in certain ways, will achieve victory more quickly than if used.

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Air Force Core Functions

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If you are an AIRMAN then you believe that airpower, if used in certain ways, will achieve victory more quickly than if used in other ways.

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3 Levels of Doctrine Doctrine: The officially-sanctioned beliefs, based on theory & history Basic Doctrine – Most fundamental and enduring beliefs that describe and guide the proper use of air & space forces – NOT a checklist or scientific formula…provides common frame of reference – Provides an Airman’s perspective on organizing and employing air and space forces

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Air Superiority The degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another, which permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea, air, and special operations forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force. Sub elements include: –Offensive Counterair –Defensive Counterair –Airspace Control

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Counterair Offensive Counterair (OCA) – Take the fight to the enemy – Engage over or near their territory Defensive Counterair (DCA) –Enemy brings the fight to you – Engage over or near our territory Airspace Control –Provides safe efficient use of airspace and prevents fratricide

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Space Superiority The degree of dominance in space of one force over another that permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea, air, space, and special operations forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force. Sub elements include: –Space Force Enhancement –Space Force Application –Space Control –Space Support

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Cyber Superiority The operational advantage in, through, and from cyberspace to conduct operations at a given time and in a given domain without prohibitive interference Sub elements (all ISR dependent) include: –Cyber Force Application (CNA, CNE) –Cyber Defense (CNA, CNE, CND) –Cyber Support (CNE, CND)

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Command and Control (C2) The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. Sub elements include: –Strategic Level C2 –Operational Level C2 –Tactical Level C2

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Global Integrated Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) The synchronization and integration of the planning and operation of sensors, assets, and processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems across the globe to conduct current and future operations. Sub elements include: –Planning and Directing –Collection –Processing and Exploitation –Analysis and Production –Dissemination and Integration

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Global Precision Attack The ability to hold at risk or strike rapidly and persistently, with a wide range of munitions, any target and to create swift, decisive, and precise effects across multiple domains. Sub elements include: –Strategic Attack –Air Interdiction –Close Air Support

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Attack points where: – the enemy is vulnerable – attack will be decisive Striking enemy in the core – Bring enemy to their knees – Stop enemy’s will to fight Strategic Attack

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“Divert, disrupt, delay or destroy the enemy’s surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces.” Targets for interdiction attacks: – Military weapon systems (tanks/artillery/infantry) – Military supplies (POL) Interdiction

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Building Partnerships Airmen interacting with international airmen and other relevant actors to develop, guide, and sustain relationships for mutual benefit and security. Sub elements include: –Communicate –Shape